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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by mauispence, Aug 18, 2005.

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  1. mauispence

    mauispence Formula Junior

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    Jim Spence
    #1 mauispence, Aug 18, 2005
    I have been watching the e-bay Ferrari auctions for a couple of months now and it looks to me as if only about 20 to 30% of the cars shown are sold. Is that right? Why go to the trouble of placing an ad if you don’t want to sell the car? What am I missing here? Will someone please line me out here?
    Thanks
    Maui Jim
     
  2. Ferrari308GTS

    Ferrari308GTS Rookie

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    #2 Ferrari308GTS, Aug 18, 2005
    I gotta believe many sellers, especially the dealers, use ebay as a form of advertising because the Buy It Now prices are ridiculously high.
     
  3. JTranfield

    JTranfield Formula Junior

    Dec 29, 2003
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    #3 JTranfield, Aug 18, 2005
    That % still sounds too high. I tried selling my Ducati and twice had "winners" pull out. In the end put it on traderonline and it sold for a lot more.
    I still wonder why someone would ever sell a decent car on ebay when they could get way more in a local sale..................
     
  4. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #4 bobafett, Aug 18, 2005
    Ebay generates leads. Cheap advertising.

    --Dan
     
  5. BigAl

    BigAl F1 Veteran

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    #5 BigAl, Aug 19, 2005
    traderonline huh? I may have to give it a try. I tried selling a Harley on ebay and didn't get anywhere near my reserve.
     
  6. Bill_OBrien

    Bill_OBrien Formula Junior

    Oct 28, 2004
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    #6 Bill_OBrien, Aug 19, 2005
    I had my Sea Ray for sale on Ebay and each time I listed it I had over 2,ooo hits. The guy who bought my boat first saw it on Ebay then came to see it in person. Great way to advertise something for sale!
     
  7. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #7 BT, Aug 19, 2005
    I think the percentage of actual sales is probably below 5%. That said, it can work for some. I have had much better luck selling through the local paper. With web sites like cars.com your local ad also gets exposure to buyers nationwide.
    BT
     
  8. Boxer12

    Boxer12 Formula 3

    Jun 1, 2003
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    #8 Boxer12, Aug 19, 2005
    I have bought two cars that I found on ebay. I like the volume of pictures and easy link to carfax, etc., that dealers will include in their ads. Bikini ads are just for grins!
     

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